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Joan D.

Bethlehem, PA

5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
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Services

Joan can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
No females in heat

Joan can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

I’m available evenings, weekends, and holidays to provide loving, attentive care for cats, dogs, and exotics, ensuring comfort, companionship, and peace of mind while you’re away. Top Qualities & What I Offer Calm, experienced care for cats, dogs, and exotic pets Over 3 years of hands-on pet care experience Two years volunteering with a cat rescue charity partnered with Petco Experience caring for pets of friends, family, and coworkers Senior, injured, and special-needs pet friendly Cat-focused enrichment (cat tree, tunnels, play pen) Calm dog setup with baby gates and multiple dog beds Dog walking, drop-ins, boarding, and overnight house sitting Safe mobility options (bike trailer, small-dog backpack carrier) XL cat carrier and portable dog crate kept in my car Exotic pet experience (including ferrets) Comfortable with medication routines Pet photography experience with clear photo updates Available evenings, weekends, and holidays 🐾 About Me Hi! I’m a reliable, experienced pet sitter based in Bethlehem who provides thoughtful, calm care for cats, dogs, and exotic pets. I have over 3 years of hands-on pet care experience, including volunteering, shelter foster support, and providing in-home care and boarding for friends, family, and coworkers. I volunteered for two years with a cat rescue charity partnered with Petco, caring for adoptable cats by maintaining their spaces, providing daily attention, enrichment, and comfort. I also help support foster animals for a local shelter and have boarded dogs for friends, family, and coworkers for week-long stays. My home is especially cat-friendly, with a cat tree, tunnels, a play pen, and enrichment toys. For dogs, I create calm, secure spaces using baby gates and provide clean, comfortable dog beds so each pet has a safe place to rest. I’m very comfortable caring for senior pets, injured or recovering animals, nervous pets, and pets who need medication. I offer safe mobility and enrichment options, including a bike trailer for small to medium dogs, seniors, or dogs recovering from injury. I also keep a small-dog backpack carrier, an XL cat carrier, and a portable dog crate in my car, so I’m prepared for safe transport or unexpected situations (always with owner approval). I have experience caring for exotic pets, including my own ferrets, and understand the importance of proper supervision and separation. I also have experience with pet photography, so you can expect clear, thoughtful photo updates during each visit. I’m available evenings, weekends, and holidays, and I’m happy to stay overnight in your home to keep your pets comfortable in their familiar environment. I pride myself on being dependable, communicative, and genuinely attentive to each pet’s individual needs.

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About Joan D.

Communication

1 repeat pet parent
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
88% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

4 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

I provide loving care with playtime, cuddles, feeding, fresh water, and litter box care, keeping pets safe, happy, and comforted in your home or mine

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Joan D. would like to know about your pet

Top Qualities & What I Offer Calm, experienced care for cats, dogs, and exotic pets Over 3 years of hands-on pet care experience Two years volunteering with a cat rescue charity partnered with Petco Experience caring for pets of friends, family, and coworkers Senior, injured, and special-needs pet friendly Cat-focused enrichment (cat tree, tunnels, play pen) Calm dog setup with baby gates and multiple dog beds Dog walking, drop-ins, boarding, and overnight house sitting Safe mobility options (bike trailer, small-dog backpack carrier) XL cat carrier and portable dog crate kept in my car Exotic pet experience (including ferrets) Comfortable with medication routines Pet photography experience with clear photo updates Available evenings, weekends, and holidays 🐾 About Me Hi! I’m a reliable, experienced pet sitter based in Bethlehem who provides thoughtful, calm care for cats, dogs, and exotic pets. I have over 3 years of hands-on pet care experience, including volunteering, shelter foster support, and providing in-home care and boarding for friends, family, and coworkers. I volunteered for two years with a cat rescue charity partnered with Petco, caring for adoptable cats by maintaining their spaces, providing daily attention, enrichment, and comfort. I also help support foster animals for a local shelter and have boarded dogs for friends, family, and coworkers for week-long stays. My home is especially cat-friendly, with a cat tree, tunnels, a play pen, and enrichment toys. For dogs, I create calm, secure spaces using baby gates and provide clean, comfortable dog beds so each pet has a safe place to rest. I’m very comfortable caring for senior pets, injured or recovering animals, nervous pets, and pets who need medication. I offer safe mobility and enrichment options, including a bike trailer for small to medium dogs, seniors, or dogs recovering from injury. I also keep a small-dog backpack carrier, an XL cat carrier, and a portable dog crate in my car, so I’m prepared for safe transport or unexpected situations (always with owner approval). I have experience caring for exotic pets, including my own ferrets, and understand the importance of proper supervision and separation. I also have experience with pet photography, so you can expect clear, thoughtful photo updates during each visit. I’m available evenings, weekends, and holidays, and I’m happy to stay overnight in your home to keep your pets comfortable in their familiar environment. I pride myself on being dependable, communicative, and genuinely attentive to each pet’s individual needs.

A typical day

Top Qualities & What I Offer Calm, experienced care for cats, dogs, and exotic pets Over 3 years of hands-on pet care experience Two years volunteering with a cat rescue charity partnered with Petco Experience caring for pets of friends, family, and coworkers Senior, injured, and special-needs pet friendly Cat-focused enrichment (cat tree, tunnels, play pen) Calm dog setup with baby gates and multiple dog beds Dog walking, drop-ins, boarding, and overnight house sitting Safe mobility options (bike trailer, small-dog backpack carrier) XL cat carrier and portable dog crate kept in my car Exotic pet experience (including ferrets) Comfortable with medication routines Pet photography experience with clear photo updates Available evenings, weekends, and holidays 🐾 About Me Hi! I’m a reliable, experienced pet sitter based in Bethlehem who provides thoughtful, calm care for cats, dogs, and exotic pets. I have over 3 years of hands-on pet care experience, including volunteering, shelter foster support, and providing in-home care and boarding for friends, family, and coworkers. I volunteered for two years with a cat rescue charity partnered with Petco, caring for adoptable cats by maintaining their spaces, providing daily attention, enrichment, and comfort. I also help support foster animals for a local shelter and have boarded dogs for friends, family, and coworkers for week-long stays. My home is especially cat-friendly, with a cat tree, tunnels, a play pen, and enrichment toys. For dogs, I create calm, secure spaces using baby gates and provide clean, comfortable dog beds so each pet has a safe place to rest. I’m very comfortable caring for senior pets, injured or recovering animals, nervous pets, and pets who need medication. I offer safe mobility and enrichment options, including a bike trailer for small to medium dogs, seniors, or dogs recovering from injury. I also keep a small-dog backpack carrier, an XL cat carrier, and a portable dog crate in my car, so I’m prepared for safe transport or unexpected situations (always with owner approval). I have experience caring for exotic pets, including my own ferrets, and understand the importance of proper supervision and separation. I also have experience with pet photography, so you can expect clear, thoughtful photo updates during each visit. I’m available evenings, weekends, and holidays, and I’m happy to stay overnight in your home to keep your pets comfortable in their familiar environment. I pride myself on being dependable, communicative, and genuinely attentive to each pet’s individual needs.

Location

Bethlehem, PA

Joan D.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Playful, Safe Dog Care

Pet care experience

Over three years providing loving, attentive care for dogs through walks, playtime, cuddles, and boarding for friends, family, and coworkers, keeping pets happy, safe, and comforted. Top Qualities & What I Offer Calm, experienced care for cats, dogs, and exotic pets Over 3 years of hands-on pet care experience Two years volunteering with a cat rescue charity partnered with Petco Experience caring for pets of friends, family, and coworkers Senior, injured, and special-needs pet friendly Cat-focused enrichment (cat tree, tunnels, play pen) Calm dog setup with baby gates and multiple dog beds Dog walking, drop-ins, boarding, and overnight house sitting Safe mobility options (bike trailer, small-dog backpack carrier) XL cat carrier and portable dog crate kept in my car Exotic pet experience (including ferrets) Comfortable with medication routines Pet photography experience with clear photo updates Available evenings, weekends, and holidays 🐾 About Me Hi! I’m a reliable, experienced pet sitter based in Bethlehem who provides thoughtful, calm care for cats, dogs, and exotic pets. I have over 3 years of hands-on pet care experience, including volunteering, shelter foster support, and providing in-home care and boarding for friends, family, and coworkers. I volunteered for two years with a cat rescue charity partnered with Petco, caring for adoptable cats by maintaining their spaces, providing daily attention, enrichment, and comfort. I also help support foster animals for a local shelter and have boarded dogs for friends, family, and coworkers for week-long stays. My home is especially cat-friendly, with a cat tree, tunnels, a play pen, and enrichment toys. For dogs, I create calm, secure spaces using baby gates and provide clean, comfortable dog beds so each pet has a safe place to rest. I’m very comfortable caring for senior pets, injured or recovering animals, nervous pets, and pets who need medication. I offer safe mobility and enrichment options, including a bike trailer for small to medium dogs, seniors, or dogs recovering from injury. I also keep a small-dog backpack carrier, an XL cat carrier, and a portable dog crate in my car, so I’m prepared for safe transport or unexpected situations (always with owner approval). I have experience caring for exotic pets, including my own ferrets, and understand the importance of proper supervision and separation. I also have experience with pet photography, so you can expect clear, thoughtful photo updates during each visit. I’m available evenings, weekends, and holidays, and I’m happy to stay overnight in your home to keep your pets comfortable in their familiar environment. I pride myself on being dependable, communicative, and genuinely attentive to each pet’s individual needs.

Cat care experience

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Compassionate Care for Cats

Joan also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.

Reviews

Mikaela B.
Drop-In Visits • May 25, 2026
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Joan was great! She checked in on our 2 dogs while we did a day trip to Maryland. She was great about communicating and sending me updates & pictures. My dogs loved her!

Matthew G.
Boarding • May 25, 2026
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Dogs were happy and had a good time. Great communication. Would book again when in the area!

Samantha A S.
Boarding • May 24, 2026
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Joan was amazing! She had a wonderful and calm environment to host my cat in for a few days. She also sent me updates and photos so I could virtually check in. I would 100% recommend her service!

Sarah L.
Boarding • May 08, 2026
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Highly, highly, highly recommend Joan! From the moment I dropped off my cat I was completely at ease because he immediately made himself comfortable, which he typically doesn’t do. Joan was great, and sent a lot of pictures and made me feel secured with leaving my baby with her! Thank you so much, Joan, and again I highly recommend booking with Joan!!

About Joan D.

Communication

1 repeat pet parent
96% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
88% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

4 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience

Safety, trust & environment

I provide loving care with playtime, cuddles, feeding, fresh water, and litter box care, keeping pets safe, happy, and comforted in your home or mine

Home

Lives in an apartment
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has caged pets
Has 1 cat
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture

Information Joan D. would like to know about your pet

Top Qualities & What I Offer Calm, experienced care for cats, dogs, and exotic pets Over 3 years of hands-on pet care experience Two years volunteering with a cat rescue charity partnered with Petco Experience caring for pets of friends, family, and coworkers Senior, injured, and special-needs pet friendly Cat-focused enrichment (cat tree, tunnels, play pen) Calm dog setup with baby gates and multiple dog beds Dog walking, drop-ins, boarding, and overnight house sitting Safe mobility options (bike trailer, small-dog backpack carrier) XL cat carrier and portable dog crate kept in my car Exotic pet experience (including ferrets) Comfortable with medication routines Pet photography experience with clear photo updates Available evenings, weekends, and holidays 🐾 About Me Hi! I’m a reliable, experienced pet sitter based in Bethlehem who provides thoughtful, calm care for cats, dogs, and exotic pets. I have over 3 years of hands-on pet care experience, including volunteering, shelter foster support, and providing in-home care and boarding for friends, family, and coworkers. I volunteered for two years with a cat rescue charity partnered with Petco, caring for adoptable cats by maintaining their spaces, providing daily attention, enrichment, and comfort. I also help support foster animals for a local shelter and have boarded dogs for friends, family, and coworkers for week-long stays. My home is especially cat-friendly, with a cat tree, tunnels, a play pen, and enrichment toys. For dogs, I create calm, secure spaces using baby gates and provide clean, comfortable dog beds so each pet has a safe place to rest. I’m very comfortable caring for senior pets, injured or recovering animals, nervous pets, and pets who need medication. I offer safe mobility and enrichment options, including a bike trailer for small to medium dogs, seniors, or dogs recovering from injury. I also keep a small-dog backpack carrier, an XL cat carrier, and a portable dog crate in my car, so I’m prepared for safe transport or unexpected situations (always with owner approval). I have experience caring for exotic pets, including my own ferrets, and understand the importance of proper supervision and separation. I also have experience with pet photography, so you can expect clear, thoughtful photo updates during each visit. I’m available evenings, weekends, and holidays, and I’m happy to stay overnight in your home to keep your pets comfortable in their familiar environment. I pride myself on being dependable, communicative, and genuinely attentive to each pet’s individual needs.

A typical day

Top Qualities & What I Offer Calm, experienced care for cats, dogs, and exotic pets Over 3 years of hands-on pet care experience Two years volunteering with a cat rescue charity partnered with Petco Experience caring for pets of friends, family, and coworkers Senior, injured, and special-needs pet friendly Cat-focused enrichment (cat tree, tunnels, play pen) Calm dog setup with baby gates and multiple dog beds Dog walking, drop-ins, boarding, and overnight house sitting Safe mobility options (bike trailer, small-dog backpack carrier) XL cat carrier and portable dog crate kept in my car Exotic pet experience (including ferrets) Comfortable with medication routines Pet photography experience with clear photo updates Available evenings, weekends, and holidays 🐾 About Me Hi! I’m a reliable, experienced pet sitter based in Bethlehem who provides thoughtful, calm care for cats, dogs, and exotic pets. I have over 3 years of hands-on pet care experience, including volunteering, shelter foster support, and providing in-home care and boarding for friends, family, and coworkers. I volunteered for two years with a cat rescue charity partnered with Petco, caring for adoptable cats by maintaining their spaces, providing daily attention, enrichment, and comfort. I also help support foster animals for a local shelter and have boarded dogs for friends, family, and coworkers for week-long stays. My home is especially cat-friendly, with a cat tree, tunnels, a play pen, and enrichment toys. For dogs, I create calm, secure spaces using baby gates and provide clean, comfortable dog beds so each pet has a safe place to rest. I’m very comfortable caring for senior pets, injured or recovering animals, nervous pets, and pets who need medication. I offer safe mobility and enrichment options, including a bike trailer for small to medium dogs, seniors, or dogs recovering from injury. I also keep a small-dog backpack carrier, an XL cat carrier, and a portable dog crate in my car, so I’m prepared for safe transport or unexpected situations (always with owner approval). I have experience caring for exotic pets, including my own ferrets, and understand the importance of proper supervision and separation. I also have experience with pet photography, so you can expect clear, thoughtful photo updates during each visit. I’m available evenings, weekends, and holidays, and I’m happy to stay overnight in your home to keep your pets comfortable in their familiar environment. I pride myself on being dependable, communicative, and genuinely attentive to each pet’s individual needs.

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Joan D.

Bethlehem, PA

5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews